Cecilia Linden

I have always loved to move to music and began dance lessons at the age of 5 and continued for about 15 years. When I began university in Sweden (I am Swedish) I discovered aerobics and step. After several years of intense training I finally decided to become and instructor myself so that I could share my love of moving and spread my energy when working out and to motivate others. I took an fitness course at the gym I trained at, which is one of Sweden's largest. I thoroughly enjoyed it and soon taught my own step class. I also took the opportunity to teach boxercise which I think is a fun way to get out any excess frustration and energy! As I also began working at this time I unfortunately had do quit teaching for a couple of years due to my travel schedule. In 2007 my husband and I moved to Shanghai, China for 3 years where I was not allowed to teach. In 2010 we moved to Augusta, GA after the birth of our daughter and I loved coming back in to shape and having the opportunity to go to step, yoga and Zumba classes again! After getting my confidence and fitness level back I finally got my AFAA certification and then also became a licensed Zumba instructor. I really do love teaching! I have a high energy level in all my classes and hope that this spreads to all my participants. My goal is not only that they have fun but that they get a great safe work out as well. At this stage of my career I am constantly developing my skills and am looking to branch out to different types of work out styles.